Missouri HB2606 establishes privacy rights for patients, requiring informed consent for health record disclosures.
Missouri HB2606 creates provisions to protect patient privacy rights by requiring informed consent for the release of health records. Health care providers must obtain written authorization from patients or their legally authorized representatives before disclosing health records. Exceptions include disclosures during medical emergencies and those authorized by state law. Patients retain ownership of their health records, and health care providers serve as custodians. Unauthorized disclosures can result in civil actions for damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees.
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